Supermoon On August 10 Will Be Biggest Of 2014

a reply to: subtopia
Nope, a solar eclipse is impressive. I watched the last one in the UK from my street on our seaside clifftop.
The shadow rushing towards me across the sea was amazing, the sudden summer warmth of sun replaced by instant cool air, the seagulls roosting as soon as it went dark then going crazy when the sunbeams rushed back over the sea at the end of the shadow, yes, all of that was amazing and I shall never forget it.

But a full moon that is only 8% larger than the average full Moon, and about 15% larger than the smallest possible “minimoon” at apogee is lame in comparison. If it makes you wanna cream then I'm pleased for you, but if we shared a total eclipse of the sun together then my reaction of wonder will be the same.
You're comparing apples and oranges there, it doesn't really work.

Here is some picture-love for you guys,

The moon 15 minutes ago, through Meade telescope and crappy mobile phone camera. Taken @finland



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a reply to: menneni
Thanks for the pic.

I wouldn't be surprised if something major happens.These events used to be considered omens.

a reply to: TDawg61

...doesn't mean those alleged 'omens' weren't just bull# though.

a reply to: switchqm8

I just hope Nyiah's satisfied.

With the moon of course.

And shooting stars.

And

originally posted by: grainofsand
a reply to: TDawg61

...doesn't mean those alleged 'omens' weren't just bull# though.

And I dont think anywhere in my short post to suggest pro or con.Did I now?Guess by your book our ancestors knew zero, huh?

a reply to: TDawg61
...still trying to understand whatever it is you claim about your ancestors lol